Infanticide
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1641 - 1649
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1641 - 1649
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594], 1593-07-16, 1593-10-24, 1594-03-24, 1594-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/5
Scope and Contents
Ely, 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Hamond of Ely, baker, and William Grene of Ely, joiner, are indicted that on 4 Mar. 1591 they feloniously burgled the dwelling house of Richard Lawrence of Ely at about the hour of 11pm, assaulted Lawrence and took and carried away 18 pounds...
Dates:
13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594]; 1593-07-16; 1593-10-24; 1594-03-24; 1594-07-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589], 1589-08-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/3
Scope and Contents
Ely, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. [1589]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Membrane 1r.: Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes. Membrane 1v.: gaol delivery commission.
1v. Elizabeth Taylor of Wisbech, spinster, being pregnant and having given birth to a male child, is indicted that on 24 Sept. 1588, she took him to a place called Castle Dike in Wisbech and feloniously threw the child in,...
Dates:
27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589]; 1589-08-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 19 and 20 Eliz. [1577-1578], 1578
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/7
Scope and Contents
Ely, 20 Eliz [1578]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North. Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writs of assize and gaol delivery commission, both incomplete with dates left blank. There is no letters patent. 1. Cecilia Samuel of Wisbech, spinster, being pregnant and having given birth to a male child, is indicted that on 24 Jan. 1578 she assaulted the child, took him to a place called Castle Dike in Wisbech and feloniously threw the child in killing him. Guilty; to be hanged. ...
Dates:
19 and 20 Eliz. [1577-1578]; 1578
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).